Eva Longoria Biography, Age, Height, Family, And Net Worth

Eva Longoria has built a career that reaches well beyond her best-known role as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, she moved from television acting into producing, directing, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. At 51, Longoria remains active in entertainment while developing projects behind the camera and building businesses outside Hollywood. Her estimated $80 million net worth reflects decades of acting, production work, endorsements and business ventures.

Eva Longoria Quick Bio

Category	Full Information
Full Name	Eva Jacqueline Longoria
Date of Birth	March 15, 1975
Height	5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Age	51 years old (2026)
Birthplace	Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Nationality	American
Profession	Actress, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Best Known For	Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives
Parents	Ella Eva Longoria and Enrique Longoria Jr.
Siblings	Three older sisters
Education	Texas A&M University–Kingsville
Bachelor’s Degree	Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Further Education	Master’s degree in Chicano Studies
Early Career	Television appearances and modeling before becoming a regular television actress
Television Breakthrough	*Isabella Braña on The Young and the Restless* (2001–2003)**
Major Breakthrough	*Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives* (2004–2012)**
Major Television Credits	Desperate Housewives, The Young and the Restless, Devious Maids, Telenovela, Grand Hotel, Jane the Virgin, Empire, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Film Credits	The Sentinel, The Heartbreak Kid, Over Her Dead Body, Lowriders, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Flamin’ Hot
Directing Career	Directed television episodes before moving into feature filmmaking
Feature Directorial Debut	Flamin’ Hot (2023)
Production Company	UnbeliEVAble Entertainment
Media Company	Hyphenate Media Group, co-founded in 2023
Business Career	Food, beverage, cookware, media and sports-related ventures
Major Business Interests	Casa Del Sol Tequila, Risa Cookware and Siete Foods
Sports Investments	Involvement with soccer-related investments, including Angel City FC
Endorsements	L’Oréal Paris and other major brands
Philanthropy	Co-founded Eva’s Heroes in 2006
Eva Longoria Foundation	Founded in 2012 to support educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for Latinas
National Honor	2022 National Medal of Arts recipient
Marital Status	Married
Spouse	José Antonio “Pepe” Bastón
Marriage Year	2016
Children	One son
Son	Santiago Enrique Bastón
Son’s Birth Year	2018
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Estimated Net Worth	Approximately $80 million
Primary Sources of Wealth	Acting, television production, directing, business ventures, endorsements and investments
Career Length	More than two decades in Hollywood
Current Professional Focus	Acting, directing, producing, entrepreneurship and media development
2026 Professional Activities	Directing, producing, television work and expanding media ventures
Notable Achievement	Successfully expanded from a television actress into producing, directing, business and philanthropy
Career Profile	Multi-hyphenate entertainment professional with a career spanning acting, filmmaking, business and philanthropy

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A Timeline Eva Longoria

Year	Milestone
1975	Born on March 15, 1975, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
1999	Began appearing in television roles.
2001	Joined The Young and the Restless as Isabella Braña Williams.
2002	Won her first ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama.
2004	Landed the role of Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives.
2005	Won a Screen Actors Guild Award with the Desperate Housewives ensemble and a Teen Choice Award for Breakout Performance.
2006	Won another Screen Actors Guild Award and the ALMA Person of the Year award; received her Golden Globe nomination.
2007	Won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female TV Star and a Bambi Award.
2012	Desperate Housewives concluded after eight seasons; Longoria expanded her work as a producer and philanthropist.
2016	Married José Antonio “Pepe” Bastón in Mexico.
2018	Welcomed her son, Santiago Enrique Bastón; also received an ALMA Special Achievement in Film award.
2021	Received a Daytime Emmy nomination as part of the directing team for Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love.
2022	Received the National Medal of Arts.
2023	Made her feature directorial debut with Flamin’ Hot and received directing-related honors.
2024	Continued acting, producing, directing and international philanthropic work.
2025	Received further industry recognition, including a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the Only Murders in the Building ensemble.
2026	Continues working across acting, directing, producing, business and philanthropy.

Eva Longoria Family

Family Member	Details
Eva Longoria	Actress, director, producer and entrepreneur
Father	Enrique Longoria Jr.
Mother	Ella Eva Longoria
Siblings	Three older sisters
Husband	José Antonio “Pepe” Bastón
Marriage	2016
Son	Santiago Enrique Bastón
Son Born	2018
Stepchildren	José Bastón has three children from a previous marriage
Family Life	Longoria and Bastón have spent time living between the United States, Spain and Mexico.

Eva Longoria Awards & Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Work	Result
2002	ALMA Awards	Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama	The Young and the Restless	Won
2005	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series	Desperate Housewives	Won
2005	Teen Choice Awards	Choice Breakout Performance – Female	Desperate Housewives	Won
2005	People’s Choice Awards	Favorite New TV Drama	Desperate Housewives	Won
2006	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble	Desperate Housewives	Won
2006	ALMA Awards	Person of the Year	Eva Longoria	Won
2006	Golden Globe Awards	Best Actress – Television Series, Musical or Comedy	Desperate Housewives	Nominated
2007	Bambi Awards	TV Series International	Desperate Housewives	Won
2007	People’s Choice Awards	Favorite Female TV Star	Eva Longoria	Won
2007	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Comedy Ensemble	Desperate Housewives	Nominated
2008	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Comedy Ensemble	Desperate Housewives	Nominated
2009	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Comedy Ensemble	Desperate Housewives	Nominated
2018	ALMA Awards	Special Achievement in Film	Eva Longoria	Won
2021	Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Directing Team	Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love	Nominated
2022	National Medal of Arts	National honor	Eva Longoria	Received
2023	Celebration of Cinema and Television	Breakthrough Director – Film	Flamin’ Hot	Won
2023	Imagen Awards	Best Feature Film / Best Director	Flamin’ Hot	Won
2023	Palm Springs International Film Festival	Directors to Watch Award	Flamin’ Hot	Won
2025	Screen Actors Guild Awards	Comedy Ensemble	Only Murders in the Building	Won

Eva Longoria Handbag Collection

Handbag Style	Collection Details
Clutch Bags	Frequently paired with formal evening and red-carpet outfits
Structured Handbags	Classic structured shapes suit her polished daytime looks
Mini Bags	Used for evening appearances and fashion events
Black Bags	A recurring neutral choice for sophisticated outfits
Statement Bags	Occasionally used to add contrast to an otherwise simple look
Designer Accessories	Her public appearances have included luxury fashion accessories, although individual ownership details are not always publicly confirmed

Eva Longoria Dress Collection

Dress Style	Notable Details
Evening Gowns	Longoria frequently chooses fitted, floor-length gowns for major events
Black Dresses	Black remains a recurring choice for premieres and formal appearances
Off-Shoulder Gowns	She has appeared in several elegant off-shoulder and asymmetric designs
Mermaid Silhouettes	Fitted silhouettes with dramatic trains have featured in her red-carpet wardrobe
Statement Gowns	She has worn embellished and metallic gowns for high-profile charity and entertainment events
Cannes 2015 Look	Wore a navy asymmetric Versace gown at the Carol premiere
2024 Global Gift Gala	Wore a dramatic silver embellished gown alongside her husband and son

Eva Longoria Car Collection

Vehicle / Type	Details
Maserati GranTurismo	Longoria has been photographed arriving in a silver Maserati GranTurismo.
Luxury Sedans	Her public appearances have included luxury vehicles and chauffeur-driven arrivals.
Luxury SUVs	SUVs have also appeared in celebrity-event coverage involving Longoria.
Car Collection Note	Specific current ownership of individual vehicles is not consistently documented publicly, so the table focuses on vehicles associated with photographed appearances rather than claiming a complete private collection.

Eva Longoria Watch Collection

Watch / Style	Details
Armani Exchange Watch	Longoria attended an **A
Classic Watches	She has worn traditional dress watches with formal outfits.
Luxury Timepieces	Watches have occasionally been used as understated accessories at public events.
Watch Collection Note	A complete privately owned watch collection is not publicly documented, so specific ownership claims should be treated cautiously.